Trump Falls Asleep During First Day of Criminal Trial & Delivers Nonsensical Gettysburg Rant
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Former President Donald Trump is facing trial in New York for paying hush money to an adult film star, violating a gag order along the way. Trump is trying to avoid being in court daily, requested to attend his son's graduation, and faces a potential four-year prison sentence if convicted.
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- Donald Trump's criminal trial in Lower Manhattan marks the first instance of a former US president being prosecuted for paying hush money to an adult film star, setting a significant legal precedent.
- Despite a gag order prohibiting inflammatory comments, Trump's actions, such as violating the order and attempting to avoid court appearances, underscore the contentious nature of the trial and his potential legal jeopardy.
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Recent questions
What is the first criminal trial against Donald Trump about?
The trial is centered around Trump paying hush money to an adult film star.
Is the trial against Donald Trump televised?
No, the trial is not televised.
What happened on the first day of the trial?
The first day focused on jury selection, with half of the initial 96 jurors dismissed for bias.
What consequences does Donald Trump face if convicted?
Trump faces a potential four-year prison sentence if convicted.
How did Donald Trump behave during the trial?
Reporters noted Trump appearing to sleep during proceedings.
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Summary
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First criminal trial against Donald Trump begins.
- The first criminal trial against Donald Trump began in Lower Manhattan, with the court clerk announcing the case as the People of the State of New York versus Donald J Trump.
- Trump is under a gag order not to make inflammatory statements about the case, but he violated it on his way into the courtroom.
- This trial marks the first time a former US president is being tried for paying hush money to an adult film star.
- The trial is expected to last 6 weeks, with Trump required to be in court daily from 9:30 to 4:30.
- Trump is trying to find ways to avoid being in court, including requesting to attend his son's high school graduation.
- The trial is not televised, but reporters noted Trump appearing to sleep during proceedings.
- The first day of the trial focused on jury selection, with half of the initial 96 jurors dismissed for bias.
- Trump stated his intention to testify in the case, facing a potential four-year prison sentence if convicted.
